Safe Harbor – the sound of that gives one a feeling of safety after a difficult time. And that is just what Safe Harbor Prison Dogs is all about – providing a safe place for dogs who face euthanasia. The dogs are rescued from high-kill animal shelters throughout the Midwest and brought to Lansing Correctional
Creating art using several types of mediums can have a profound impact on the rehabilitative process for prisoners. The Arts in Prison Program, throughout several prisons in Kansas and Missouri, creates life-changing programs for prisoners – using art. The Arts in Prison program believes that the practice of art in a group setting can greatly
It can be hard to imagine male inmates sitting in prison crocheting – but that is exactly what is happening at the Oregon Department of Corrections and the Oregon State Correctional Institution. The program was developed several years ago as a way for incarcerated inmates to be able to give back to the community by
Tattooed prisoners sit in quiet meditation or yoga poses while incarcerated. Several studies state that inmates taught yoga while in prison were significantly less likely to be reincarcerated upon release. This seems to be especially true with substance abuse offenders. A 2002 study at Seattle’s North Rehabilitation Facility found that the recidivism rate for inmates
Imagine wearing an embroidered shirt made by prison inmates. Within the prison system throughout the state of Montana, inmates are on a unique work program that provides valuable vocational training skills that will help them find gainful employment when they are released from prison. To quote the Montana Correctional Enterprises – “Working on the Inside
Broken computers, white-clad technicians, electronics filling work benches – and tattooed prisoners fixing them – paints an unusual picture! The Texas Department of Criminal Justice houses two computer repair labs, and each month inmate workers either fix or discard over 250,000 pounds of electronic equipment. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is best known for
People with disabilities are often helped in life with specially trained dogs, who help them with day-to-day tasks and give these folks unconditional love and support. Prison inmates in the Indiana state prison system are provided life and job skills while incarcerated – having the opportunity to train these special dogs to help people with
One may not think that reading a Shakespeare monologue while being incarcerated in prison could eventually lead to obtaining a higher education degree. However, with the Women’s Prison Shakespeare Program, located within the Huron Valley Women’s Correctional Complex in Michigan state, women have achieved these dreams. Reading Shakespeare helps these women build real-world skills, such
Learning valuable skills to gain employment after re-entry for ex-offenders can help create a fulfilling life for returning prisoners. As part of the Lutheran Social Services of Illinois and a statewide program, Reentry Services for Returning Citizens helps ex-prisoners become self-reliant as well as helping improve the local community. Lutheran Social Services of Illinois collaborates
Being released from prison can often be a traumatic affair. Society often places a stigma on ex-prisoners that can make out difficult to find gainful employment, fair housing, and, most importantly, self-esteem. Many ex-offenders find themselves in financial difficulty upon release from prison; they feel a burden on their families and society and often revert